Artistic Coordinator
Song – Robbie Ellis

Robbie Ellis is a composer, improviser, musician for theatre, broadcaster, and Artistic Co-ordinator for Short+Sweet Song 2014. Recent musical theatre writing credits include “At Least We Have Our Jobs” with Francesca Emms (Radio New Zealand Drama, 2013) and “Promise & Promiscuity” with Penny Ashton (2013 Auckland Fringe Festival). His piece “Annie & Joshua”, co-written with Thomas Sainsbury, won the Judges’ Award in Short+Sweet Song 2013.

He has composed for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra and the Royal New Zealand Ballet; and he works with improv theatre companies up and down the country including ConArtists, Wellington Improvisation Troupe and the Court Jesters. Robbie also performs stand-up comedy, produces the monthly impromptu songwriting gig “Song Sale”, and can be heard as a presenter on Radio New Zealand Concert.